Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Review Media Regulators treatment of Religious Sensitivity

Open for signatures 36 signatures

What the petition asks

We ask the Government to review how media regulators, including Ofcom and the BBFC, ensure religious sensitivity is treated consistently and fairly, and that all faiths receive equal consideration within UK media standards.
There are concerns that religious language may be treated inconsistently in UK media, raising concerns about fairness and equal respect for different faiths. We feel a Government review of how media regulators regulate this would help ensure clearer, more consistent standards and support a balanced, respectful approach to all religions in broadcast and film, to ensure that all religions are afforded equal consideration within existing regulatory frameworks.

Timeline

7 Apr 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 36
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened 7 Apr 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.